Many people love the 4th of July for the fireworks and parties. However, there are some important things to keep in mind if you have pets in order to keep them safe. Now you may be wondering: what could be dangerous for my pet on the 4th of July? Both firework shows and parties often contain elements that could potentially harm your pet. This is because parties often include things like fatty foods and alcohol, which can be very damaging to pets when they eat them. In addition, fireworks can damage a pet’s ears and cause extreme anxiety. In this
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Critical Tips for Fall and Halloween Pet Safety in Holmdel, NJ
As summer gives way to fall, make sure you know how to keep your four-legged family members safe and happy in the midst of the season’s weather changes and holiday happenings. There are all kinds of underlying risks that accompany autumn’s arrival, from plunging cold temperatures and freezing rain to toxic Halloween sweets and potential choking hazards. At Bayshore Veterinary Hospital, we’d like to remind the pet parents of Holmdel, NJ and surrounding communities about the various dangers dogs and cats can face as “pumpkin spice season” graces us with its presence once more. If you have questions and need
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Managing Cat & Dog Separation Anxiety in Holmdel, NJ
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly disrupted many of our lives, and it’s affected our pets significantly, too! While the kids are going back to school this September, things will be looking a little different. Ever since the shutdown began in March, many of us have had our entire family home all at once, creating a new home environment and new routines. Your pets have certainly benefited from this change, as dogs can bask in their family’s presence and extra attention, while are cats likely enjoy their family, too, albeit less enthusiastically! Now that the kids are slated to go back
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Tick Prevention for Dogs and Cats in Holmdel, NJ
The Northeastern United States is known for being a tick utopia–and New Jersey is one of the top ten states for tick-borne disease cases! And ticks aren’t just a problem for humans; they’re a major health hazard for our beloved dogs and cats. While Lyme disease is pretty well known among most people, there are other, more complex diseases that can be transmitted to our pets via tick bite. Here in Holmdel, we want your four-legged family members to stay healthy, happy and safe. Because ticks are so small and sneaky, this makes them an even greater threat to your
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